Building Permit Data
API
Access permit records, inspections, code violations, and contractor data for Salem, Oregon via a simple REST API — all with a single API key.
"https://api.permitsdata.com/v1/permits/search?address=123+Main+St&type=residential"
Four categories of permit data
Salem, Oregon building permit records, normalized and served through a clean JSON API.
Building Permits
Search and retrieve building permit records by address, permit number, type, or date range. Get permit status, valuation, description, and applicant details.
Inspections
Access inspection records linked to permits. View inspection type, date, result (pass/fail/partial), inspector notes, and scheduling information.
Code Violations
Look up code enforcement violations by address or case number. Get violation type, status, compliance deadlines, and resolution history.
Contractors
Search licensed contractors by name, license number, or trade type. View license status, expiration dates, bonding info, and associated permits.
Simple, predictable JSON
One API key. RESTful endpoints. Consistent response format. Instant results.
"data": [{
"permit_number": "BLD-2024-00142",
"type": "Residential",
"status": "Issued",
"address": "123 Main St",
"valuation": 45000,
"issued_date": "2024-03-15",
"description": "Kitchen remodel"
}]
}
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